Solanum pan-genome for crucial crops paves the way for better breeding
About 75% of the world's food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does this ...
CSHL and global collaborators map Solanum pan-genome
About 75 percent of the world's food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does ...
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CSHL and global collaborators map Solanum pan-genome
In a process they deem "pan-genetics," the biologists use their new, high-quality pan-genome to map the genes behind specific traits of agricultural significance across the genus, and target those ...
UH Seidman Cancer Center launches groundbreaking clinical trial using cholesterol drug for HPV-related cancers
Researchers are investigating whether a common cholesterol drug could be repurposed to treat HPV-positive cervical cancer.
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Mapping plant mutations could boost food security
Genetic changes that can increase the yield of one crop don’t necessarily work for others, even if they’re close relatives.
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New genetics research into major crops could be key to global food security
By sequencing the genome of 22 different species within the genus Solanum, which includes vital crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and aubergines, researchers have developed a pan-genome, an advanced ...